“The American Backyard” and “Ciao Bambino” nominated for the 2025 Nastri d’Argento!
30 May 2025
“The American Backyard” by Pupi Avati and “Ciao Bambino” by Edgardo Pistone among the nominees for the 2025 Nastri d’Argento!
Two distinct works in style and vision, united by a strong authorial recognition, co-produced by Minerva Pictures.
“THE AMERICAN BACKYARD”, the latest film by maestro Pupi Avati, produced by Duea Film, Minerva Pictures, and Rai Cinema, presented in the official selection at the Venice Film Festival, has earned four significant nominations:
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Best Director: Pupi Avati
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Best Leading Actor: Filippo Scotti
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Best Supporting Actor: Roberto De Francesco
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Technical Award – Cinematography: Cesare Bastelli
“CIAO BAMBINO”, the debut feature by Edgardo Pistone, a bold and original voice in contemporary Italian cinema, produced by Bronx Film, Anemone Film, Mosaicon Film, and Minerva Pictures, has already won the Best Debut Feature Award at the 19th Rome Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize for Best Director at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. It has also been nominated for a David di Donatello in the categories of Best Debut Director and Best Producer. At the 2025 Nastri d’Argento, it is competing in the Best Debut category!